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Are Your Relationships Transactional?

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Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where every action feels like an exchange or a trade-off rather than a genuine connection? Transactional relationships are more common than we might think, often masked as healthy partnerships. But over time, this dynamic can leave both individuals feeling unfulfilled.

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What Are Transactional Relationships

" What's in it for me?"

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At their core, transactional relationships are built on exchanges. Each person is involved primarily for what they can receive rather than for mutual care or genuine connection. These relationships revolve around a "give-and-take" philosophy, where every action seems to have a corresponding expectation.

For example:

• Offering support but expecting equal or greater support in return.
• Spending time with someone only to achieve personal gain, like networking opportunities.
• Prioritizing the relationship as long as it serves a goal, like status or financial benefits.

This isn’t to say that reciprocity doesn’t exist in healthy relationships. Mutual exchange can foster balance, but when a relationship focuses exclusively on measuring value or benefit, it transitions into a transactional nature.

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Signs You’re in a Transactional Relationship

Wondering if your relationships have become transactional? Here are some telltale signs to look out for...

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Cutting Ties with Your Parents or Sibling(s)

Sometimes family relationships can become sources of pain, conflict, or stress, making it necessary to take a step back to protect your well-being. Cutting off parents, siblings, or other close relatives is never an easy decision. So why do people choose to do this?

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